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Lockwork

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lockmakingnounThe manufacture of locks.
wheellocknoun(historical, firearms) An early type of firearm, using a spring-driven wheel against a flint to make sparks in the firing pan.
clockworknounA mechanism powered by a coiled spring and regulated by some form of escapement; the power is transmitted through toothed gearwheels and used to drive a mechanical clock, toy, or other device.
gunmakingnounThe manufacture of guns.
gunsmitherynoun(uncountable) The work, art, or trade of a gunsmith.
locksmitherynounThe work of a locksmith.
wheelgunnoun(firearms) Synonym of revolver.
gunworksnounA facility where guns are manufactured.
frame locknounA type of lock for a folding knife or other tool, distinct from the liner lock by the spring portion of the liner being replaced by an integral component of the handle.
rolling blocknounA form of firearm action where the sealing of the breech is done with a specially shaped breechblock able to rotate on a pin.
wheelworknounAn assembly of wheels serving a mechanical purpose.
wire cartridgenoun(firearms) An early type of shotgun cartridge that had wire lining in the case to assist concentrating the shot.
spring locknounA lock that fastens by means of a spring.
wire gunnoun(weaponry) A former type of canon the construction of which included an internal layer of wire windings.
liner locknoun(metonymic) A knife or other tool with such a lock.
watchworknounThe work produced by watchmaking; the mechanical or electronic arrangements making up a watch (portable timepiece).
going barrelnoun(horology) A barrel containing the mainspring, with teeth on its periphery to drive the train.
windingverbgerund of wind
reloadernounOne who reloads.
weaponmakingnounThe manufacture of weapons.

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